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Switching Channels

Switching Channels

Switching Channels
1988 1h 45m6.1

Switching Channels

“There's a lot more going on around here than news, weather, and sports.”

Comedy
6.1

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A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.

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DirectorTed Kotcheff
ScreenplayBen Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Jonathan Reynolds
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 5, 1988
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 45m
Budget$18M
Revenue$9M
Loss$9M
Rating⭐ 6.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.9 / 10
Votes72
GenresComedy
StudioTriStar Pictures

Photos8

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Cast

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Christy Colleran

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

John L. Sullivan IV

Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve

Blaine Bingham

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Roy Ridnitz

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Ike Roscoe

George Newbern

George Newbern

Siegenthaler

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Berger

Ken James

Ken James

Warden Terwilliger

Barry Flatman

Barry Flatman

Zaks

🎭

Ted Simonett

Tillinger

Anthony Sherwood

Anthony Sherwood

Carvalho

Joe Silver

Joe Silver

Mordsini

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

The Governor

Allan Royal

Allan Royal

Obregon

🎭

Andre Mayers

Jesse

🎭

Bill Randolph

Eric

Monica Parker

Monica Parker

Jessica

Fiona Reid

Fiona Reid

Pamela Farbrother

Laura Robinson

Laura Robinson

Karen Ludlow

🎭

Angelo Rizacos

Ridnitz's Sidekick

Tony Rosato

Tony Rosato

Joker

Jackie Richardson

Jackie Richardson

Abigail

🎭

Laurie Paton

Reporter

🎭

Katya Ladan

Reporter

Corrine Koslo

Corrine Koslo

Yvonne

Judah Katz

Judah Katz

Tillinger Sound Man

Jason Blicker

Jason Blicker

Sound Man

🎭

Diane Douglass

Upper Class Woman

🎭

Noel Gray

Nancy

🎭

Jane Schoettle

Booking Secretary

🎭

Ida Carnevali

Poor 'Yuppie' Mother

🎭

Megan Smith-Harris

Booking Secretary

🎭

Cheryl Wilson

SNN Anchor Person

🎭

Arlene Mazerolle

Hotel Receptionist

C.J. Lusby

C.J. Lusby

Round Card Girl (uncredited)

🎭

Richard Comar

Governor's Aide

🎭

Grant Cowan

Crannock

🎭

Wayne Fleming

Bryce

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh

Chaplain

🎭

Bill Cotterell

Rusty

Jack Duffy

Jack Duffy

Emil, the Waiter

🎭

Warren Davis

Reporter

Rex Hagon

Rex Hagon

Reporter

Philip Akin

Philip Akin

Guard

🎭

Patrick Patterson

Guard

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Upper Class Woman

🎭

Megan Smith-Harris

Booking Secretary (as Megan Smith)

🎭

Philip Malotte

6'8' Cameraman

🎭

Chick Roberts

Cop

🎭

James Loxley

Anchorman

🎭

Cheryl Wilson

SNN Anchor Person (as Cheryl S. Wilson)

Ray Landry

Ray Landry

SNN Anchor Person

🎭

John Dee

Old Man in Lobby

🎭

Peter Walachy

Tattooee

John S. Davies

John S. Davies

Aide

🎭

Eric Fink

Butler

🎭

Robert Morelli

Waiter

🎭

Heather Holmberg

Business Woman (uncredited)

🎭

Marlon Sterling Long

Prison Guard (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Switching Channels

Where can I watch Switching Channels?

Switching Channels (1988) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Switching Channels about?

A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.

Who directed Switching Channels?

Switching Channels (1988) was directed by Ted Kotcheff. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 45m, rated 6.1/10.

How long is Switching Channels?

Switching Channels runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.1/10 from 72 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is Switching Channels worth watching?

Switching Channels is rated 6.1/10 by 72 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy fans.